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V229 GFA

1999 Ford Ranger

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,089 mi
Last recorded183,089 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 GFA
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 183,089 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 172,578 miles

Advise middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Oct 2008 157,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 144,113 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 144,113 miles

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 131,084 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 117,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 117,617 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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V229 GFA is a 1999 Ford Ranger in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 108,937 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V229 GFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V229 GFA registered?

V229 GFA is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V229 GFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V229 GFA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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